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The Edmonton Oilers fell short of the Stanley Cup this past season for the second straight season. The 2024 Stanley Cup Final marked their first appearance in the Final since 2006. And they got there thanks to a historic performance from Connor McDavid. Few players since Wayne Gretzky have turned in the type of postseason […]

Auston Matthews is coming off a rather disappointing season after Matthews had one of the greatest seasons in Maple Leafs history the year before. The former Hart Trophy winner scored 69 goals and 107 points as Matthews chased the 70-goal mark all year. He helped Toronto make the Stanley Cup Playoffs in both seasons. However, […]

The Los Angeles Kings joined the NHL during the expansion for the 1967-68 season, bringing professional hockey to Southern California and achieving moderate success despite several early postseason exits. Everything changed dramatically with the acquisition of the greatest player of all time in Wayne Gretzky, which boosted the franchise’s popularity and sparked new interest in […]

The second iteration of the Winnipeg Jets has only been around for 14 seasons. The Atlanta Thrashers moved after 11 seasons of their own, and the combined history has not led to much team success. With the Jets represented by Blake Wheeler and the Thrashers by Ilya Kovalchuk, good players are up and down the […]

The New York Islanders Top 10 list is full of players who won four consecutive Stanley Cups in the early 1980s. The star-studded group featured five Hall of Famers and launched the Islanders into relevancy less than a decade into their existence. With the Islanders possibly looking for a new coach soon, not many recent […]

There have been instances in the past when a sketch’s concept has been adapted into a movie or TV show before Glen Powell created Chad Powers for Hulu with Michael Waldron. Based on Eli Manning’s sketch from Eli’s Places, which saw the two-time Super Bowl MVP go undercover to participate in Penn State’s walk-on tryouts, […]

The Philadelphia Flyers have long been one of the most impactful franchises in the expansion era. The NHL was not a sure bet to be successful in Philadelphia when the league expanded from six to 12 teams in 1967-68, but owner Ed Snider loved the sport and was willing to do anything to make it […]

According to Immanuel Quickley, Nicole Halkides is “one of the best massage therapists in the world.” It is hard to argue with the logic of the Toronto Raptors’ combo guard when looking at her resume and extensive expertise assisting athletes. Halkides is a self-described neuromuscular sports therapist and flexibility/mindful coach. Located in Miami, Florida, Halkides […]

The Calgary Flames have a storied history that includes one Stanley Cup Championship since they migrated to Alberta in 1980. There have been some excellent players in the Flames’ history including recent Hall of Fame inductee and current front-office member Jarome Iginla and Stanley Cup hero Lanny McDonald. Who else ranks in the top 10 […]

The United States women’s national soccer team hasn’t been around for all that long, but their impact on not only their respective sport but women’s sports as a whole cannot be understated. The USWNT has become so popular largely because they’ve been so successful. The team is entering a new era, though, so check out the […]

On Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025, The Boss Bruce Springsteen — who has written countless hit songs — is celebrating his 76th birthday. With 21 studio albums and countless compilations under his belt, Springsteen has a dense catalog of hit songs. Even his worst albums (Lucky Town and Human Touch) have their moments. So, without further […]

Not many people believed that a Walt Disney film would inspire a professional sports franchise. Still, the NHL was introduced to the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim in time for the 1993-94 season following the success of the eponymous movie starring Emilio Estevez. The franchise enjoyed periods of brief success that culminated in a Cinderella-style run […]

The New Jersey Devils have a storied history that features three Stanley Cups and 11 players enshrined in the Hall of Fame. The Top 10 players in Devils’ history feature many of those Hall of Famers and Cup Champions while also recognizing a great run in the early 2010s. Where do all-time greats like Martin […]

As a child, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson was a larger-than-life figure in WWE, making fun of John Cena’s “candy ass” before their WrestleMania clashes. His acting career never made much of an impression until he played Mark Kerr in The Smashing Machine. Like a good coach does for a middling quarterback, director Benny Safdie is […]

The Washington Capitals have been one of the most successful teams of the 21st century. Their 2018 Stanley Cup title was the culmination of a 13-year-long quest for playoff success. From Alex Ovechkin, John Carlson, and Nicklas Backstrom winning the Cup with the Capitals to pre-Ovechkin greats, the Capitals’ Top 10 list is a star-studded […]

The Vancouver Canucks have never won the Stanley Cup. Along with their expansion sibling Buffalo Sabres, they cannot get over the hump despite their diehard fan base. They have had their share of great chances and phenomenal players like Henrik Sedin, Daniel Sedin, and Roberto Luongo. Here is a look at the Canucks Top 10 […]

The Montreal Canadiens are the most successful team in the history of the NHL. While they have not been able to add to their total of 24 Stanley Cups (23 as members of the NHL) since 1993, they have been the glamour franchise of professional hockey. When it comes to North American sports championships, the […]

It’s hard for a list of the greatest Boston Bruins players to have many from the modern era considering they just celebrated 100 years. However, Zdeno Chara, Patrice Bergeron, and Brad Marchand’s run through the 2010s earned them a spot on this list. The Bruins have an extensive history, as shown this past season with […]

Making a mark at the college level is a great way to materialize an NBA dream. However, having college success isn’t a surefire way of carving out a successful NBA career. Here are the 10 best college players with the most disappointing NBA careers. Check out the gallery. 10. Adam Morrison Adam Morrison was arguably […]

The St. Louis Blues have a history dating back to the original expansion of the National Hockey League. Some of the greatest players in league history, including The Great One Wayne Gretzky, have played in St Louis, but the franchise has just one Stanley Cup. Where do players like Brett Hull and Bernie Federko rank […]

The Chicago Blackhawks have been competing in the National Hockey League since the 1926-27 season. The most recent decade was the best in the team’s history as the Blackhawks doubled the number of Stanley Cups. They had three going into the 2010s, and they raised their total to six with triumphs over the Philadelphia Flyers, […]

The rest of the world is closing the gap in terms of talent, especially for European players. In fact, this year’s EuroBasket saw plenty of NBA players representing their respective national teams. However, given the competitive nature of the tournament, only a handful will ever get to call themselves a gold medalist, let alone an […]

The NBA, like other sports leagues, is filled with what-ifs. With so many factors at play, some changes in the variables had the power to change the course of history. While it’s great to appreciate what has happened, the offseason is a great chance to reflect and to ponder on alternate scenarios and the ripples […]

The United States Men’s National Team might not have the historical high-level success as their Women’s National Team counterparts, but they’ve still been a relevant factor in men’s soccer for over a century. Team USA has 11 FIFA World Cup appearances, including a third-place showing in 1930, the first year of the event. They even […]

In a world dominated by the consumption of media, everybody has their preferences for which sites and sources they want to see on a frequent basis. This is especially true in the world of sports. Now, Google allows media consumers the ability to set priorities on sites and stories. This new feature is called Google […]

While on the 2025 Outlaw Music Festival circuit, Bob Dylan changed up his usual setlist, playing what is a greatest hits show by his standards. After seeing the 2025 Rough and Rowdy Ways Tour North America conclusion, which has its own charm, it was surprising to see Dylan break out some of his biggest hits […]

The Colorado Avalanche were introduced to the NHL in time for the 1995-96 season as they relocated to the Rocky Mountains after their identity as the Quebec Nordiques was no longer financially viable. They won the Stanley Cup in their first season of play in Colorado and remained a force in the Western Conference for […]

Boxing has been around and has been producing great fighters for well over a century. A number of all-time great boxers have emerged throughout the years, including Sugar Ray Robinson, Muhammad Ali, Henry Armstrong, Joe Louis, and Mike Tyson. Some fans and critics alike claimed that the sport would start to fall off during the […]

The Golden State Warriors have been searching for answers since winning the 2023 NBA championship. Since then, the team has been scrambling to extend their dynasty. And under general manager Mike Dunleavy Jr., Warriors fans have had mixed reactions to the way the front office has been operating to construct the roster. Here are the […]

NBA trades have the potential to alter the course of history. Some of the biggest trades, especially involving superstars, have the ability to shake up the league. Unfortunately, even trades agreed upon by all parties still don’t push through for several reasons. Here are the five biggest canceled NBA trades in history. Check out the […]

Check out the individual entries in ClutchPoints’ 100 greatest NBA players of all time series based on Josh Eberley’s E-Rank: 100-91 | 90-81 | 80-71 | 70-61 | 60-51 | 50-41 | 40-31 | 30-21 | 20-11 | 10-1 Ranking the 100 greatest NBA players of all time is a mammoth undertaking. There have been […]

While college basketball is the best stage to showcase your NBA potential as a prospect, not all great players blossom in the NCAA. Given that players may do better in different roles, potential is always one of the biggest aspects in determining a player’s stock. In fact, a handful of players who performed poorly in […]

For the first time since his Equals album in 2021, Ed Sheeran has returned to the pop genre with his latest project, Play. It feels like a long time coming. Since Equals, Sheeran has released Subtract — perhaps his best showcase as a writer — and the underrated and overlooked Autumn Variations (which feels like a non-canon […]

EuroBasket 2025 is nearly coming to a close. And thus far, the tournament has been as great as advertised, especially with its stacked NBA talent. But while the bright lights are focused on NBA MVPs, some EuroLeague stars have also taken the spotlight. In fact, a handful certainly deserve an NBA opportunity. Here is a […]

Check out the previous entries in ClutchPoints’ 100 greatest NBA players of all time series based on Josh Eberley’s E-Rank: 100-91 | 90-81 | 80-71 | 70-61 | 60-51 | 50-41 | 40-31 | 30-21 | 20-11 At long last, the final 10. You know the names, there are no big surprises for shock value, […]

Winning an NBA title is one of the most difficult milestones to achieve for any player. In fact, a ring can remain elusive for even the best basketball players in the world for their entire careers just like the likes of Charles Barkley, Steve Nash, and Karl Malone. However, history says that even some of […]

There was palpable excitement at the Stone Pony in Asbury Park, home of The Boss Bruce Springsteen, on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, as E Street Band drummer Max Weinberg brought his jukebox show to the venue where they cut their teeth decades ago. You can’t blame the fans for getting their hopes up that Springsteen […]

Check out the previous entries in ClutchPoints’ 100 greatest NBA players of all time series based on Josh Eberley’s E-Rank: 100-91 | 90-81 | 80-71 | 70-61 | 60-51 | 50-41 | 40-31 | 30-21 There are no more big surprises, as the remaining 20 players all made the NBA’s 75th Anniversary Team. The power […]

Check out the previous entries in ClutchPoints’ 100 greatest NBA players of all time series based on Josh Eberley’s E-Rank: 100-91 | 90-81 | 80-71 | 70-61 | 60-51 | 50-41 | 40-31 We are getting close to the mountaintop with only 30 names left. This grouping boasts a modern player leading the pack, a […]